1879 25C Washlady Quarter Dollar, Judd-1590, Pollock-1783, High
R.6, PR68 NGC. Ex: Genaitis. The Washlady obverse design by
Charles Barber. The reverse has an eagle clutching an olive branch
and three arrows. The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA legend and E
PLURIBUS UNUM motto follow inside the upper reverse border with the
denomination expressed as QUAR. DOLLAR below. Struck in silver with
a reeded edge. This is a sensational Gem proof with highly lustrous
devices and deeply mirrored fields, and it is one of the most
stunning patterns offered in the present collection. The contrast
between the fields and devices is sufficient that this piece should
be given an Ultra Cameo designation. Light roller marks across
Liberty's portrait are left over from the planchet preparation
process before this coin was struck, and have no bearing on the
grade. A touch of gold toning on the devices and at the borders
completes the picture of near perfection.Ex: Genaitis Collection (Heritage, 8/2001), lot 8392.From The Jones Beach Collection. (PCGS# 61967)